Evelyn Sue (Smith) Rhyne

Evelyn Sue (Smith) Rhyne, 90, of Gastonia passed away on Wednesday December 21, 2022 at CaroMont Hospital in Gastonia. Evelyn was a homemaker. She was married to her late husband, Eugene “Gene” F. Rhyne for 55 years, before he passed. In his last years, he suffered with Alzheimer’s and Evelyn was his constant companion and caretaker. She took care of him for over 10 years, never leaving his side. Evelyn was a member of Bradley Memorial Methodist Church since childhood. Evelyn loved to talk. She would strike up a conversation with about anyone. She also loved to cook. She as known for her pies and potato salad, but her family will miss her homemade vegetable soup the most. Evelyn was a sweet soul and she will be missed by her family, friends, neighbors and all that knew and loved her.

Evelyn is the daughter of the late Grace (Norman) Smith and Carl D. Smith. Her husband, Gene Rhyne, and her brother, Norman Ray Smith, also preceded her in death.

She leaves behind her son, Michael “Scott” Rhyne of Gastonia.

A service celebrating the life of Evelyn will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday December 26, 2022 at Carothers Funeral Home, 2205 Williamsburg Drive in Gastonia. The family will receive friends, at the funeral home, before the service beginning at 1:00 PM. Entombment will be private. Reverend Steven Fuller is the officiant and he will be offering words of encouragement and hope to all that gather to remember Evelyn.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations are made in Gene and Evelyn’s name to The Alzheimer’s Association. 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601 or www.alz.org.

The family would also like to send a heartfelt “Thank You” to the staff of Bayada who provided such loving care to Evelyn in her last days. The family wants to especially thank Cathy and Kerri.

Fond memories of Evelyn and condolences for the family may be left at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com.

The staff of Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to serve the Rhyne Family.